Editor’s
Corner

By Trevor
Freeborn

We hope
you all enjoy the articles in this edition of the CNIB-NL newsletter. We had an
amazing and expansive volunteer team who made our current newsletter a reality.
Heartfelt thanks to contributors Courtney Gosse, Yong Ko, Amanda Halliday, Kim
Thistle-Murphy, Dinah Durnford, and Lynsey Soper.

If you
have any comments, questions, or an opinion you would like to share with the
CNIB-NL newsletter team, just contact us by mail at 70 The Boulevard, St.
John’s, A1A 1K2, fax at (709) 754-2018 or email at lynsey.soper@cnib.ca.

Letter
from CNIB-NL

It's been an exciting time at
CNIB this Spring! The Summer Intervention Program comes into full swing on June
26th with 27 children and youth with vision loss being matched, one-on-one,
with intervenors. The Summer Intervention Program helps to maintain the skills
children have learned already, develop new skills, and encourages integration
and promotes independence.

We also had the opportunity to
connect with a number of clients, family members, and community partners to
provide input on what direction you would like to see CNIB take over the next
couple of years. Two community engagement events were held in St. John's to get
your feedback, as well as online and phone surveys. We greatly value your ideas
and look forward to continuing to work together to develop exciting and needed
programs for people with vision loss in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Our annual provincial volunteer
awards are also open for nominations with a due date of July 28, 2017. The
Holly Award recognizes a volunteer with vision loss who has made or is making a
significant contribution in their community. The CNIB Outstanding Volunteer
Award recognizes exceptional service, including consistent, selfless giving of
time and effort to improve the quality of life of individuals who are blind and
partially sighted in Atlantic Canada. For more information, please get in touch
with us!

We have also been busy with our
birthday party planning! In 2018, CNIB celebrates 100 years. The plans are
still in the works, but stay tuned. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Hope you all have a safe and
exciting summer!

Lyns

ey and Deborah

Highlight of Staff Member: Allan Angus

By Courtney Gosse

Allan Angus is the newest staff member at CNIB NL and he
is currently occupying the role of Specialist in Service Coordination. However,
Allan feels this title doesn’t describe his job perfectly so he explained in
his own words, “The title does not describe the position. My job is to provide
intake and assess the services people with vision loss require then recommend
the appropriate interventions the CNIB provides, and then provide counselling
to individuals with vision loss and their families.”

Though
Allan has only been working with CNIB for four months, he has been volunteering
here for over 20 years. He describes his job as rewarding, fulfilling, and he
is grateful for the opportunity. I asked Allan what set him on his career path,
what inspired him to choose the path he took. “I became legally blind in my
very late teenage years. I was a victim of prejudices and stigmas that created
barriers to my living a full and purposeful life. I saw that people who are
blind or partially sighted sometimes live in isolation and fear, dependent on
others for their daily needs. I wanted to help break these stigma's and
stereotypes, I just wanted to do more!” Allan’s inspiration for helping others
the way he does is heartwarming.

Allan worked hard to get to where he is
today; he went through many years of schooling. He has also acquired a Master’s
Degree in Social Work. I asked Allan to
lay out all the steps he had to go through to complete his education to be
eligible for his current job position. “This job requires a Master of Social
Work and registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social
Workers. As a totally blind person, I attained a degree in Sociology and a
college business administration diploma. Then continued on to graduate school
with the encouragement of many people who urged me to do more. These people
knew I could do this and they were right. “

CNIB was always at the top of the list of
organizations Allan wanted to work with. He watched the CNIB websites for job
openings he was qualified for. He was searching for ‘the dream job.’ Before
Allan found his current job with CNIB he had many past job experiences. These jobs include: automotive industry in
supply chain management and a private practice to provide counselling for
individuals, families and groups for people who were having trouble adjusting
to their vision loss.

Every job has its ups and downs, Allan’s job
is no exception. He feels the worst part of his job is that he cannot help
everyone. Sadly, some people find it hard to believe they don’t need help in
their every day lives, and they can be independent. For some people that
concept is harder to believe. People who are blind or partly sighted are
sometimes convinced that they must depend on others, as we all know this is not
the case.

To every downside there is an upside!
"The best part of my job is to hear people participating in life to the
fullest of their capacity.” Allan’s job is very rewarding, not only is he
living his dream job but he has already helped many people. Allan hopes to have
a positive impact on many clients' lives.

Allan
has many hobbies, including a love of books especially novels and non-fiction
texts that can help him improve his skills as a counsellor

I would
like to end this article with some heartwarming words from Allan himself about
how his job makes him feel.

“This work is the most rewarding work I have
ever done in my life. It is not a job. It is a passion to help people overcome
any barriers they may have to live purposeful and productive lives, to do
whatever they choose to do.”

An Update on Accessibility Services at
College of the North Atlantic

100 Years, 100 Stories

By Kim Thistle-Murphy

As we honour a century
of changing what it is to be blind, CNIB is sharing exciting moments and
stories from our incredible history.

Each Tuesday and
Thursday until March 31, 2018, we'll be sharing a new story that speaks to the
passion, dedication and impact of our organization and the community.

Check us out at cnib.ca
(under tab 100 Years, 100 Stories).

Tech Talk: Adaptive Technology Tips for PC
USers

By Dinah Durnford(CNIB adaptive technology
specialist)

Most PC computers today have the ability to be adapted
for someone with vision loss without adding on an extra program. For someone in
the beginning stages of vision loss this can be a game changer in allowing them
the ability to still access social media, do online banking and other everyday
computer tasks. Sometime just a minor adjustment can also assist with reduced
eye fatigue and headaches in computer users.

Here are a few tips on how you can make some minor adjustments
to you computer to see if it will help before spending big money on an Adaptive
Program such as Zoomtext. This article will walk you step by step on how to
turn on and use the Magnifier

How to Turn on the Magnifier.

go to the start Menu find the control panel and open it.

here you are going to look for the

Once you have this open there are several
steps you will need to follow to make the adjustments that are best for
you.

Here we will find the Explore all Settings and under to the Make the computer easier to see. click on this to open

In this menu you will find many options on
how to adjust your computer. You can
play with each of them if you like to see what you like best to suit your
need. Most common adjustment is turning
on the magnifier.

Click the box and you will see an icon appear on the task
bar at the bottom of your screen right
click on this and select pin it to the
task bar. This will keep the icon
here and ready to use whenever you want to turn on the magnifier.

The magnifier tool bar looks like . To
open and adjust the magnification settings and view setting click the magnifier
and this tool bar will appear. click the - or + to adjust the magnification to the level you like.You
can also adjust the magnificationby
using the Windows Key and
the + and – keys.

Views

You can have the magnifier act in different Views. Most popular is the fullscreen or lens
modes. ­­­­

· Full screen makes the whole screen bigger and
you will have to move you mouse around the screen to see everything. When using this mode remember to think of
your computer desktop screen in 4 quadrants like a window pane. Upper left (most icons on the desktop), lower
left (start menu), upper right ( X button to close programs) lower right (date
and time). Keep moving you mouse in one direction until the screen does not
move any more.

· In lens mode a window will appear and act
like a magnifying glass on the screen. Here it is important to remember that your mouse pointer is in the middle
of that window when trying to click on items.

This only other thing to change would be how much the
magnification increases by with each jump. The default is set to 50% however many people find this too big of a
jump. In the settings menu of the magnifier
which looks like a cog wheel you can adjust this to 25% with the slider
bar.

For further instructions on how to set up or use the
magnifier please contact your local CNIB for more information.

2017
Cycle for Sight Newfoundland

The event takes place at St. John's Lions Club Chalet on
Sunday, July 30th.

You can find more information www.cycleforsight.ca

Inspirational Quote

“What you do speaks
so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”

- Ralph Waldo
Emerson

Featured Websites

"A
place on the internet to discuss everything from Guide Dogs to makeup, a place
to bridge the gap between disabled and able-bodied people. There are days when
giving up seems like the better option, but anyone can do anything if they put
their mind to it. New videos every weekday!"

" At BlindAlive, we are proud to have created a user-friendly, completely
accessible solution to exercise and fitness that you can do with confidence in
your own home. Now, with resources you can use, you do not have to take
charge of your health and fitness alone. All of our exercise products have been
tested by blind and low vision individuals to ensure that they are completely
accessible to members of this community. "

Help us celebrate CNIB's 100th Birthday on
March 21, 2018!

We are
looking for old photographs, newspaper clippings, and artifacts (assistive
devices, etc) that tell our unique Newfoundland & Labrador story. We can
accept scans or pictures of photographs and documents through email. If you
have anything we can borrow, please contact Amy Gillard at (709) 754-1180,
extension 0 or Amy.gillard@cnib.ca.

CNIB Fundraising Highlights

By Amanda Halliday - Coordinator of
Community Giving

Dining in the
Dark – EVOO

On April 26th, CNIB held a Dining in the Dark
luncheon at EVOO in the Courtyard for Administrative Professionals Day. We
welcomed 29 guests from local businesses such as Fortis, Browning Harvey, BDO,
etc.

As always, thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Browning
Harvey for their unwavering support of our events and programs. As well thank
you to EVOO for the amazing meal and the fabulous service.

Amy

Bursey from our office spoke about being not
only an employee of CNIB but a client as well. as well as our guests raised
funds for the CNIB Family Camp.

Dining
in the Dark – Gypsy Tea Room

On May 31st CNIB hosted the 5th annual Dining in the Dark
event at Gypsy Tea Room in St. John's!

We brought back patrons from past Dining in the Dark
events and welcomed new guests who had never done an event with us before -
welcoming 74 guests on a sunny Wednesday evening!

A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Browning
Harvey, for the continued support. Many heartfelt thanks to Gypsy Tea Room and
their team for being excellent hosts. As well, thanks to the extraordinary
commitment of the CNIB staff and volunteers.

The generous support of our sponsor, as well as our
guests raised funds for the CNIB Family Camp – this year Dining in the Dark –
Gypsy Tea Room raised $10,200 to help send families to camp this summer!

Paint and Sip Fundraiser

On April 2nd Board member Kim Thistle-Murphy held a Paint and
Sip Class with local artist Bobbi Pike.

CNIB on The
Boulevard welcomed 26 painters for a fun Sunday afternoon!

Who doesn't love a good 50-50 Lottery?! The CNIB will be holding the
SUMMER OF SIGHT LOTTERY from June 21st until September 21st!
Tickets are $5.00 each with a maximum payout of $5,000 for the lucky winner (based
on ticket sell out). Interested in tickets? Call us! 754-1180 x5807

Plan Your Own CNIB Fundraiser

Every event,
big or small, makes a significant difference in the lives of our CNIB family.Community events are a great way for
an individual, group or organization to raise money to support CNIB
Newfoundland and Labrador.

If you have an
idea for a fundraiser or would like to discuss ways to get involved, please
connect with Amanda at 709-754-1180 or amanda.halliday@cnib.ca

Featured Products

https://ruseen.com/products/reflective-running-vest-blind

Reflective
Running Vest – "Blind"

This vest is designed to be worn
over your clothing for safety & visibility. Super lightweight, durable
polyester outer shell is extremely reflective. Complete with cell phone/ipod
pocket. One size fits all. Black lettering designates vest to be worn by the
visually impaired or by their guides.

Inspirational Quote

“You must be the change you wish to see in
the world.”

- Gandhi

Canadian Council of the Blind(CCB) Updates

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Corner Brook Chapter:
Darrell Pike (709) 632-2686

CCB Corner Brook Chapter had a year-end
dinner on June 3rd. It will not have an official meeting until this September.

Approximately 8 people from CCB Corner
Brook Chapter will attend CCB adult summer camp during August 13th to 19th at
Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp.

A fundraising walk is expected on the
24th September. Details will be announced when the event is fixed.

A CCB Adult Camp for the Blind is
scheduled from the 13th to 19th of August at Lion Max Simms Memorial camp on
the Bay D'Espoir Highway near Bishop's Falls. For more information including
how to register, people can contact Elizabeth Mayo at (709) 229-7205.

If anyone is interested in golf they
can contact Don Connolly at (709) 726-5975.

If anyone is interested in playing
bocce ball or croquet they can contact Maurice Colbert at (709) 726-2239.

Lewisporte Chapter:
Shane Wheeler (709) 541-3243

CCB Lewisporte chapter continues to
expand its organization by adding more people to the group. For anyone who is
interested, please call Shane Wheeler at (709) 541-3243

Classifieds Section of CNIB-NL Newsletter

Do you have any
independent living aids or technology you would like to sell or give away to a
fellow newsletter reader, or would you like to put up a wanted ad for one? If
so, send us a request by mail at 70 The Boulevard, A1A 1K2, St. John’s, fax at
(709) 754 2018 or email at lynsey.soper@cnib.ca.

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